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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on South Korea, covering politics, economy, society, K-pop and Seoul’s relationships with North Korea, Japan, China and the United States.
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Yoon Suk-yeol
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Prime Minister Han Duck-soo
last updated:
29 November, 2024
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South Korea’s Yoon accused of using China as ‘scapegoat’ in martial law defence

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Impeached South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol is driven away after his arrest over his short-lived December 3 declaration of martial law, which sparked political chaos that could have far-reaching consequences. Photo: AFP
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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol with his wife Kim Keon-hee. Photo: YNA/dpa
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K-pop singer IU has faced a barrage of offensive messages on social media for backing South Korean President Yoon’s impeachment. Photo: Facebook/hally-IU
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